Memphis Motorcycle Accident Attorney

In Tennessee, there were 123 motorcycle fatalities in 2015. Out of those,
113 were wearing a helmet. Motorcyclists are at risk even when they are
taking all the proper precautions[1]. They are much smaller than the average
vehicle on the road, and they are much more exposed to harm than people
inside the cabin of their vehicles. If you or a loved one was injured
in a motorcycle
crash, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To learn more, contact
the lawyers at Reaves Law Firm today.

Motorcycle Crashes Trending Upward

From the year 1998 to 2007, motorcycle crashes trended upward in Tennessee.
In 1998, there were 42 fatalities. In 2007, there were 149 fatalities.
Fatal motorcycle crashes began to dip a bit after 2007, but they are still
much higher than the fatality rates in the 1990s.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle crashes are most often caused by drivers of passenger vehicles
or commercial vehicles. Some of the common causes include:

Failure to look before changing lanes

Following too closely behind

Failure to yield the right of way

Ignoring traffic signals such as stop signs or traffic lights

Required Motorcycle Safety Equipment

In Tennessee, motorcyclists are required to adhere to certain safety requirements, such as:

Must ride on permanent, attached seats only

Must not carry passengers on motorcycles not made to carry passengers

Riders must ride astride and facing forward

Riders must use both hands at all times

Motorcyclists must have their headlights on at all times

Motorcyclists must wear helmets at all times

Motorcycles must have windshields or safety goggles are required

Taillights must be in good working condition at all times

Motorcycles must have rearview mirrors and footrests

Even if a motorcyclists adheres to all the Tennessee safety regulations,
accidents can still occur. If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle
accident through no fault of your own, we encourage you to
contact the Memphis personal injury lawyers at Reaves Law Firm today.

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Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
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